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St. Charles Campground

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Open seasonally from early May through late September, weather dependent. All services including water, trash, and camp host may not be available early or late in the season. Bear closure order in effect requiring proper storage of all attractants.

Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

4:10 PM — July 21st, 9:00 AM

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Custer and southwestern Pueblo Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Westcliffe, Rye, Beulah, and Colorado City. WHEN...900 AM Monday July 20 to 900 AM Tuesday July 21 IMPACTS...Moderate to heavy smoke from the Aspen Acres Fire is possible throughout the advisory area through at least Tuesday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms in sensitive individuals, aggravation of heart or lung disease and premature mortality in people with cardiopulmonary disease and older adults. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.

Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

9:10 AM — July 21st, 9:00 AM

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Custer and southwestern Pueblo Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Westcliffe, Rye, Beulah, and Colorado City. WHEN...900 AM Monday July 20 to 900 AM Tuesday July 21 IMPACTS...Moderate to heavy smoke from the Aspen Acres Fire is possible throughout the advisory area through at least Tuesday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: Increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms in sensitive individuals, aggravation of heart or lung disease and premature mortality in people with cardiopulmonary disease and older adults. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion.

San Isabel National Forest

Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness

This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.

About

St. Charles Campground is a developed Forest Service campground located one mile west of Lake Isabel in the scenic Wet Mountains of southern Colorado. Situated at 8,600 feet elevation within San Isabel National Forest, the campground offers 15 non-electric campsites spread along St. Charles Creek. Ten sites are reservable through Recreation.gov while five remain first-come, first-served. The Lake Isabel Recreation Area was designed and constructed in the 1930s as a recreational haven. Lake Isabel is stocked with brown and rainbow trout, and an accessible lakeshore path provides ample fishing spots. Brook trout can be found in St. Charles Creek running through the campground. Only non-motorized boats are permitted on the lake. Hiking and motorized trail access is a major draw. The Snowslide Trail and Cisneros Trail begin nearby, both open to motorcycles, with Cisneros offering a challenging ATV route. Each campsite includes a picnic table, fire ring or grate, and pedestal grill. Bear-proof food storage lockers are provided at each site, and campers must store all attractants properly under the active bear closure order.

Directions

From Pueblo, drive 25 miles south on I-25 to exit 74. Head west 18 miles on Highway 165. Turn into the south entrance at Lake Isabel, continue 1 mile, and follow signs to St. Charles Campground.

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Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station —
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $25

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites —

Contact

Phone +1 (719) 269-8500

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Useful Links

Recreation.gov Reservations
USFS St. Charles Campground

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